The Science of Writing Characters

By Kira-Anne Pelican,

Book cover of The Science of Writing Characters: Using Psychology to Create Compelling Fictional Characters

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The Science of Writing Characters is a comprehensive handbook to help writers create compelling and psychologically-credible characters that come to life on the page. Drawing on the latest psychological theory and research, ranging from personality theory to evolutionary science, the book equips screenwriters and novelists with all the techniques they…

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1 author picked The Science of Writing Characters as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A wonderful book that looks at the psychological bases for the development of sophisticated characters in screenplays. Don’t be afraid of writing complex characters: they are more effective in engaging the audience and this book will help you achieve that.

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